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(11) | EP 1 418 791 A3 |
| (12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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| (54) | Improvements in and relating to audio devices |
| (57) Apparatus (10) for use with a loud speaker with a volume control function, the apparatus
having a recess (22) for releasably receiving an audio device (12), a first connector
(16) on the apparatus for electrical connection with a second connector of the audio
device (12) to enable functional connectivity between the apparatus (10) and the audio
device (12), the apparatus (10) including: (a) a volume control for controlling the
volume of the loud speaker, (b) an electrical power connector for supplying electric
power to the audio device (12), and (c) at least one functional connection for functional
connection with the audio device (12) for establishing a functional relationship between
the volume control and the audio device (12), the recess (22) being sized and shaped
to receive therein the audio device (12), the recess (22) being of dimensions such
that the audio device (12) does not extend beyond edges of the recess (22) when the
audio device (12) is functionally engaged in the recess (22) and the first connector
(16) and the second connector are engaged.
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